German View of Entente Plans Upset by Russian Italian Attacks
A German report portrays Entente offensives as defensive maneuvers in form, but offensive in effect, boosting morale as troops hear “we are advancing.” It notes Russians and Italians mounting heavy attacks from March 10 to 22, with seven breach points near Dvinsk and Riga, suffering heavy losses while French lines held with Anglo relief efforts.
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Ex- Presson
East Front
Russia
Meuse
Armentieres
Arras
Somme
Dvinsk
Narotch
Wisznieff Lakes
Postavy
Vidsy
Stachoveze
Narotch Lake
Riga
Remarkable Cure of Niece’s Eczema with Cuticura
A Chicago woman reports her niece suffered months of itching and blistering eczema on face and body. After two boxes of Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap, the child fully recovered. Signed Therese Sele Sky. 2015 Cortland St. Chicago, Oct. 19.
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Therese Sele
Sky
Cortland St
Chicago
End of March War Outlook Cites Allied Setbacks and Gains
The report notes Russian offensive pauses due to thaw while eastern ally operations to relieve French pressure fail with heavy losses. Italian attacks falter and Saloniki remains blocked by 300,000 Entente troops. Avlona under siege. Caucasus advances checked. France’s Meuse reserves held, grand enemy offensives in disarray.
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Vidsy
Lake Narotch
Saloniki
Avlona
Caucasus
France
Meuse
Glenn Springs Hero Smyth Weds in Quincy Memory
Sergeant Charles E. Smyth known for the Glenn Springs battle in New Mexico in 1916 wed in Quincy after years as a press feeder for Quincy printing shops. He and eight men repelled 200 Mexican bandits. he was wounded along with two comrades, four were killed and two missing. he rests at Fort Bliss hospital as officers praise his bravery.
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Charles E. Smyth
Glenn Springs
New Mexico
Quincy
Ile
United States Army
Smyth
Fort Bliss
William A. Joson
Norton
Fourth Cavalry
McMecin Printing Company
Prison outbreak at Kapuskasing kills four Austrians
Four Austrian prisoners of war were killed and fifteen wounded in an outbreak at the Kapuskasing internment camps on the transcontinental railway sixty miles west of Cochrane. Reports reached the militia department in Ottawa Monday night.
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Ottawa
Kapuskasing
Cochrane
Militia Department
Tax Law of 1914 Valid in Federal Ruling
Chicago March 16 The emergency tax law of 1914 was held constitutional in a suit by three banks against the collector in internal revenue. Judge Geiger delivered the decision, upholding recovery of part of their taxes totaling 27114 under the law. The remarks about Lieve and her father relate to an unrelated line in the clipping.
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Chicago
Geiger
Internal Revenue
Dr W W Lauder to Visit St Marys Academy for Six Day Festival
St Marys academy hosts six days of lectures recitals and exhibits by Dr W Waugh Lauder from May 25 to May 31. The program covers aesthetics music art and literature with talks on Education Magnum Opus contest and an In Memoriam address on national unity. Exhibits include essays proverbs scrap books and fine arts collections across six days.
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St. Mary's Academy
W. Waugh Lauder
Dr. Lauder
Academy
Department of Fine Arts
Rock Bottom
Pledge System Adopted by Church Society
The Christian Endeavor of Luther Memorial church held a Monday evening business meeting and decided to adopt the pledge system to secure funds for the society. Lemonade and cake were served afterward, and social committee members Misses Barbara Huseman Helen Heidbreder and Clara Hapke assisted.
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Luther Memorial Church
Barbara Huseman
Helen Heidbreder
Clara Hapke
Missionary Tells of Life in India in Church Talk
Rev Theodore Gutnecht a Nagercoil India missionary spoke at St John Lutheran about heathen lands. He noted 321 million in India with Buddhism and Islam. Catholic missionaries 400 years, Protestants 200. 800 baptized members, 44 schools, 70 teachers. Evening talk by Rev Marten Engel covered reasons for foreign missions. Monday illustrated address showed life in India with pictures.
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St. John's Lutheran Church
Theodore Gutnecht
Nagercoil
India
Marten Engel
Keokuk
Mr. Gutnecht
Debt Paid on Eighth and Elm Street Church
Rev. T. L. Smith paid the remaining $700 debt for the church improvement on Eighth and Elm Street Monday morning, settling the entire amount due.
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Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church
T. L. Smith
Delegates Elected to Catholic Convention
Mrs. W. Markus, Mrs. Anna Muehe, Mrs. Amy Tofall and Mrs. Anna Werneth were elected delegates to the Catholic convention in Springfield on June 4 by the Christian Mothers Society of St. Francis Church.
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W. Markus
Anna Muehe
Amy Tofall
Anna Werneth
Springfield
Christian Mothers’ Society
St. Francis Church
Plan Whitt Whist and 500 Party at St Boniface Hall
A whist and 500 party will be held in St Boniface school hall on May 25 as planned by St Elizabeth's society from Sunday's meeting. Home cooking will also be on sale.
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St. Boniface
St. Elizabeth’s Society
Thanksgiving Sermon by Odd Fellows Lodge and Household of Ruth
The Star of the Morning lodge No 1818 and Household of Ruth No 213 held a Thanksgiving sermon at Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. T. L. Smith delivered The God of Providence with a program arranged by R. A. Roberts.
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Star of the Morning Lodge
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Household of Ruth
Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church
T. L. Smith
R. A. Roberts
Revival Opens at East End Christian Church
A two week revival began Sunday night at East End Christian Church with Rev. 5. B. Owings delivering the address. Rev. L. A. Chapman of Fourth Christian Church in St. Louis will give the remaining sermons. Chapman's first sermon was delivered Monday night.
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East End
Clergy Attend German Evangelical Conference
Rev. A. W. Fruechte left Monday to attend the German Evangelical conference in Columbia NI arriving Wednesday and remaining until Monday. Rev. Paul Langhorst will depart Friday evening, and Rev. Fruechte will return to care for the congregations here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Fruechte
German Evangelical Conference
Columbia
Paul Langhorst
Mr. Fruechte
United Brethren Aid Ladies' Aid Society Notice
The Ladies Aid society of the United Brethren announces a community effort to support the church and neighbors. Details forthcoming on fundraising activities, meeting times, and how to contribute. Public notice urged for participation and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Aid
the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Unit
Brethren Church to Host Food Sale and Waffle Supper
The Brethren church will hold a food sale and waffle supper Thursday afternoon and evening in the church.
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Ed Brethren Church
Mother's Day Observed at First Baptist Palmyra
In Palmyra on Sunday May 16 the First Baptist church observed Mother's Day with a sermon by Pastor Fhames. Mrs Thad R Smith sang Mother and the choir closed with Tell Mother I'll Be There. Carnations were handed to attendees by Ayoga class representatives. An afternoon canvass began with seventy men summoned to visit every member, but heavy rain limited response.
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Palmyra
First Baptist Church
Fhames
Thad R. Smith
Rented home on ii day noted in local report
A fragment from a local blotter mentions a rental at a residence described as the homps with a dot in the date field. The readable text is limited and lacks clear names or places for fuller context.
Mothers Day Observed Across Quincy Churches
Mothers Day was celebrated in most Quincy churches with morning and evening services. Carnations were given to mothers and special music accompanied the services. The Epworth league of the First German Methodist church led a pretty service and installed its officers in the evening. The holiday was originated by Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia in 1907 and later widely observed in the United States.
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Quincy
Epworth League
Hats for Boys and Children Promise Color Fastness
All colors are guaranteed not to fade in washing or wear. The newer shapes in boys and children's hats carefully select colors to match all combinations and shades in suits. Get ahead of warm weather by supplying your boy needs.
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Boston
Crooks & Cox Millinery Company
Glenn Springs Head
Quincy Boy
Hospital
M Internment Camp
Lieve
DR. W. W. Lauder
St. Mary’s Academy
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